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World Cup 2026: Mexico defeats South Africa in opening match

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off with an absolute thriller of an opening match, delivering beautiful goals, high drama, and a flurry of red cards as Mexico secured a 2-0 victory over South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-01:10
Mexico vs South Africa: World Cup 2026 kick-off updates

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has officially kicked off in spectacular fashion, bringing the world's biggest football tournament back to Mexico for a third time. In a historic twist, the opening match in Mexico City served as a direct repeat of the 2010 World Cup opener between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.

12 Jun 2026-00:59
Fan dies due to heart attack ahead of Mexico vs South Africa match - VIDEO

Shock and concern rippled through the outer corridors of the Estadio Azteca just hours before the opening match of the 2026 World Cup after a spectator suffered a severe medical emergency.

11 Jun 2026-22:35
Shakira and Burna Boy open 2026 World Cup in Mexico - VIDEOS

The biggest sporting event on the planet has officially arrived. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off with a vibrant, star-studded opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Banorte in Mexico City, setting the stage for a historic tournament co-hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

11 Jun 2026-22:23
Rematch of 2010 as Mexico hosts South Africa in opener

The 2026 FIFA World Cup officially gets underway on Thursday, featuring a historic opening-match rematch between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.

11 Jun 2026-21:56
Expanded VAR and new countdown rules set for World Cup 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to introduce a sweeping series of rule changes aimed at curbing time-wasting, elevating player conduct, increasing match tempo, and expanding the scope of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

11 Jun 2026-18:38
World Cup 2026: Full fixture list, groups, teams and kick-off times

After years of planning, preparations, and no shortage of controversy, the FIFA World Cup 2026 is about to kick off.

11 Jun 2026-14:08
World Cup opener: Mexico vs South Africa - teams and potential lineups

Mexico and South Africa are set to meet in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, rekindling a fixture that also launched the 2010 tournament in South Africa, where the two sides played to a 1-1 draw.

11 Jun 2026-09:44
NBA Finals: Several arrested outside New York's Madison Square Garden

11 Jun 2026-09:30
Knicks rally from 29 down, edge Spurs for 3-1 NBA Finals lead

11 Jun 2026-09:15